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News Release from: Saft Batteries | Subject: Friwo primary lithium batteries
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 04 April 2008
Batteries provide power for space
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Saft primary lithium and Ni-Cd rechargeable batteries provide power to the Jules Verne automated transfer vehicle, which has successfully docked with the International Space Station.
The Jules Verne ATV (automated transfer vehicle) has successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS) The ATV was developed for the European Space Agency (ESA) by EADS Astrium Space Transportation as the prime contractor
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 22 Mar 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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It will deliver a consignment of propellants, food, water and scientific equipment and is the first European spacecraft to autonomously dock with the ISS.
The ATV is equipped with eight onboard primary and rechargeable batteries.
Friwo-brand Saft primary lithium batteries (Li-MnO2) provided power to the docking system and will also provide power for the separation from the ISS at the end of the mission.
Prior to the docking, these batteries were maintaining the docking system and contributed to all the critical manoeuvres successfully tested during ATV demonstration days.
Having docked, the Saft Ni-Cd rechargeable batteries will supply the ATV with power during the 30 minutes of every 90 minute orbit when the vehicle's solar panels are eclipsed by the earth's shadow.
The Ni-Cd batteries also played a vital role providing backup for the main solar power during the free flight phase, prior to docking. Request a free brochure from Saft Batteries ...
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